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Jeff Hawkins

Sports Editor

About

Jeff Hawkins is an award-winning sportswriter with more than four decades in the industry (print and digital media). A freelance writer/stay-at-home dad since 2008, Hawkins started his career with newspaper stints in Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Upstate New York and Illinois, where he earned the 2004 APSE first-place award for column writing (under 40,000 circulation). As a beat writer, he covered NASCAR Winston Cup events at NHIS (1999-2003), the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks (2003-06) and the NFL's Carolina Panthers (2011-12). Hawkins penned four youth sports books, including a Michael Jordan biography. Hawkins' main hobbies include mountain bike riding, 5k trail runs at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, N.C., and live music.

Articles by Jeff Hawkins (9824)

NBA AM: There Is A Reason LeBron Is The King

You may not like LeBron James, but he’s one of the world’s best players and a great teammate… The math on the new salary cap isn’t for everyone… The end of the line for the NBA and Adidas.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: Thornwell Embracing Moment In Summer League

Sindarius Thornwell won’t be taking this opportunity he’s been given by the Clippers for granted. Spencer Davies writes.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The Reason Whiteside Was Available?

Are we starting to see why so many teams passed on Hassan Whiteside?… Did Joel Embiid re-injure his foot?… Toronto Raptors looking for the next good Canadian player.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The Race To Land Josh Smith

Many NBA teams want Josh Smith, but who has a realistic shot at signing him?

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The Pending Free Agent Watch List

Of the 239 players eligible for free agency next July, a handful may be available around the trade deadline.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The NBA Rumors Have Gotten Silly

It did not take long for the NBA rumor mill to get crazy.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The Millsap-Jokic Partnership Is A Work In Progress

Nikola Jokic and new addition Paul Millsap are still working out some of the kinks in their new partnership.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The Future Of LeBron Still Murky

The uncertain future of LeBron is impacting how the Cavs evaluate trade options for Kyrie Irving.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The Future Of The Magic Hangs In The Balance

For the Orlando Magic, this year’s NBA Trade Deadline could be the beginning of an end.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023
NBA AM: The Game 1 Awards

Most NBA teams played one playoff game, but here are the postseason’s top performers in the first weekend.

Jeff Hawkins  •  11 Oct 2023